F3 Event

F3 Event (Faith, Family & Fun)
"TOP SECRET"
Friday, May 17, 2013
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Covenant UMC - Fellowship Hall

A Night of Family Bible Study

RSVP to Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org with the number of family members who will be present. Nursery will be provided to infants and toddlers of those who RSVP prior to the event. Click here to RSVP for TOP SECRET!

Join us on Friday, May 17th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for a night of family Bible study. We will be "investigating" how God wants us to speak reassuring words to our family members.  Wear your best disguise, bring you spy gear and your Bible. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m.  You won't want to miss out on this fun-filled night of God's word, your church family and food!

This event is open to all families.  Bring your children from babies on up!  Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. The more the merrier!

We can't wait to see you there!!!

Blessings,
Lindsay Perry
Director of Children's Ministry

Don't Forget! Important Meeting for the Community and Church Events

TOGETHER.
SHAPING THE FUTURE.
Our church is committed to making certain You have the Best Future Available.  We do that every time we encourage you to grow as a Disciple of Jesus Christ-in study, in worship, in fellowship, and in service. I wish you each would make the most of all our opportunities possible.

But I also want to encourage you to make certain our Lafayette Community is the Best possible place to raise our future generations. There is a group working to submit a Comprehensive Plan for our future in this growing area. We have the opportunity to hear all about it TONIGHT, Asbury 6pm. Join me and others to hear what is being presented. And then May 14-15th,  we will have the opportunity to express your opinion at two sites.

Covenant Schedule
Wednesday
9:30pm - Explorers Bible Study
6:00pm - Bible Study (REMEMBER, NO DINNER THIS EVENING AND NO CHILDREN'S PROGRAM EITHER)

Thursday
8:30am - Men's Bull Session in Holley Building

Sunday
Holy Communion + ICAN food offering for the UCO food pantry, I know you always are generous.

And Bring Your Bible to Church!

May Newsletter Available for Download

May Newsletter

The May 2013 Covenant Newsletter is ready to download and pick up. Yeah, I know it's early.

1. You can pick up a paper copy in the church narthex the next time you are at church.
or
2. You can download it directly from our website – www.CovenantUM.org. Just look for the "Downloads" section in the right hand column of the first page and click on "Current Newsletter". It looks like this:

You will need to have the free Adobe Reader on your computer. If you don't have it, you can get it here.

See you Sunday,

Reminders and Prayers

Men's Breakfast and Light WorkDay
Saturday 8:00am -  gather for a light breakfast and then if weather permits we can divvy up our list of chores - mulch spreading, a little weed eating, cutting grass around the church building, a/c filter changing, maybe a little light carpentry-no saws necessary, and just general fun and fellowship with your Christian Brothers.

Don't forget Sunday - two opportunities to Praise the Name of Jesus.

As I write this, the hunt is on for one of the Boston Marathon Bomber suspects. Pray that he be captured alive, so the full plot might be revealed. And that God's Light shine upon the Darkness of Evil. Pray for the Law Enforcement Officers, and especially for the family of the one killed, and the recovery of the other officer wounded in the chase. I am always amazed at the bravery of these men and women who rush in to confront evil, while the natural inclination would be to flee. Praise God for  these brave men and women.

See You this weekend in your place of worship!

Nation Under Attack!

 Once Again, Our Nation was reminded of the Darkness Present in This World! 

Let us Pause to Remember the lives lost.

Yes...my church family, we were reminded so tragically of the forces of darkness that occupy this world. it matters not to those whose lives have been personally impacted by loss of life and limb and now once again, our sense of security, if the perpetrators are homegrown or from abroad. For such a time as now, did our Lord Jesus Come. John's gospel reminds us: In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it."  Join me and millions around this world, praying for the families of those personally impacted. Join me and millions around this world praying for God's justice to prevail. Join me and millions around this world praying for Peace in the storm, and that we will not be overcome by fear.

The message of the Gospel must not be shut up.  So our ministry continues, and I ask you remember the events of this Week.

Wednesday
9:30am - Explorer's Bible Study
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:30pm - Bible Study - What it means to be Covenant People

Saturday
8:00am - Men's breakfast - Come one, come all. Join us as we eat and fellowship and do a little light work around our campus
 
Sunday Worship 
Building Our Christian Lives - following the Master's Plan and choosing the Right Construction Crew.

Pretzels for Covenant

Sunday, April 21st 

According to legend, this snack is shaped like arms crossed in prayer. The three holes were said to represent the Holy Trinity.

As a fundraiser, the Wesleyan Sunday School class remembers this tradition by handing out pretzels. Donations will be joyfully accepted. All proceeds will go to the stained glass window fund.

Health Seminar This Sunday

This Sunday our Health Care Ministry Team is sponsoring our Second Important Seminar - Five Wishes- for those of us who need to think about the end of our life and the directives we wish to leave. Hospice will provide information, then we will hear from LOPA about organ donation.

The seminar will be 4:00pm in the Sanctuary. We hope you will be present to learn about these important issues of our Life. We not only need to prepare Spiritually but also taking care of our other needs.

I hope you can join us.